Application process
Applications open: September 1
First interviews: December, January and February
Semester of entry: Fall
In addition to the general admission requirements of the VCU Graduate School, the following requirements represent the minimum acceptable standards for admission:
- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university, with a degree in a discipline that provides an appropriate background for graduate-level study in oral biology e.g. biology, chemistry, bioengineering, dentistry.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or higher is required.
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To ensure maximum benefit from academic study at VCU, all non-native English-speaking applicants, must provide evidence of English language proficiency before admission. The university accepts the following minimum test scores as evidence of English language proficiency: TOEFL score of 550 for the paper-based test or 80 for the Internet-based test. IELTS score of 6.5, PTE score of 65 or Duolingo score of 110. Applicants may be exempted from an English proficiency test if they meet the Office of Admissions waiver requirement.
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Personal statements, which should include: long-term career goals to assess reasons behind the candidate’s application; how a Ph.D. in biomedical science helps achieve those goals; the factors motivating a career in research; research experience, including dates, places and duration
- A current resume or curriculum vita is required
- Three letters of recommendation that speak to the scientific competency and experience of the applicant
Application process
Applications open September 1. Admissions are on a rolling basis. First Interviews will be held in December and January and February Search under OHR (PHD).
Domestic applicants please refer to the graduate programs' online application website. International applicants should refer to the International Admissions website.